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Habersham County staff recommend objecting to Baldwin annexation of Buchannan Rd parcel

The City of Baldwin's proposed annexation of a 17.65-acre parcel would create an unincorporated island, according to county staff.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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October 20, 2025: City of Baldwin annexation of 17.65-acre parcel (Tax Parcel 051 012, Wat Lao Buddha Sattha Dhamma property)

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The City of Baldwin has proposed annexing a 17.65-acre parcel (Tax Parcel 051 012) at 241 Buchannan Rd, and the matter was placed on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners' October 20, 2025 agenda for consideration and discussion.

SourcesMeeting6604_0 Agenda for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

County staff reviewed the annexation application and recommended the county object to it because it would create an unincorporated island.

Sources23 Executive Summary- City of Baldwin Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 0120

The Board of Commissioners discussed the proposed annexation of the 17.65-acre parcel into the City of Baldwin at its October 20, 2025 meeting.

SourcesMinutes for 10.20.25 BOC MeetingMeeting4835_5 Minutes for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

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Proposed annexation of 17.65 acre parcel (051 012) at 241 Buchannan Rd into City of Baldwin

Consider/Discuss Proposed Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 012) located at 241 Buchannan Rd into the City of Baldwin

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AgendaMeeting6604_0 Agenda for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting.pdfConsider/Discuss Proposed Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 012) located at 241 Buchannan Rd into the City of Baldwin
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discussed

Proposed annexation of 17.65-acre parcel (051 012) at 241 Buchannan/Buchanan Rd into City of Baldwin

the annexation of a 17.65-acre parcel (051 012) located at Buchanan Rd into the City of Baldwin

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MinutesMinutes for 10.20.25 BOC Meetingthe annexation of a 17.65-acre parcel (051 012) located at Buchanan Rd into the City of Baldwin
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discussed

Proposed Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 012) at 241 Buchannan Rd into City of Baldwin

Consider/Discuss Proposed Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 012) located at 241 Buchannan Rd into the City of Baldwin

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MinutesMeeting4835_5 Minutes for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting.pdfConsider/Discuss Proposed Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 012) located at 241 Buchannan Rd into the City of Baldwin
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proposed

City of Baldwin annexation of 17.65-acre parcel (Tax Parcel 051 012, Wat Lao Buddha Sattha Dhamma property)

Staff has reviewed the application and recommends we object to the annexation due to the creation of an unincorporated island.

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Agenda23 Executive Summary- City of Baldwin Annexation of 17.65 Acre Parcel (051 0120Staff has reviewed the application and recommends we object to the annexation due to the creation of an unincorporated island.

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